Hart High School - Hartian Yearbook (Hart, MI)

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MIXED CHORUS VOCAL TRIO Back Row, John Quay. Ward Nelson. Carl Doering. Arvid Wheeler St no Row: Dorothy Pugslcy. Mice Si-mon. Lois Martindell. Marjorie Kokx. Bernice Simon. Paul Wheeler Front Row: Helen Butler. Wanda Berger. Jean Purdy I.»:»t to Richt: Jean Purdy. Lois Martin-dell. Marjorie Kokx. Miss Ryznar (jape seventeen

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We Shall Have Music STKPHAME RYZNAR Vocal Mr sic Adrian High School Adrian College II. S. M it liii»»tii State Normal College Let's do it my tray.' MIXED CHORUS 1 he mixed chorus, a new organization this year, was composed of selected voices from the combined glee clubs, and was under the direction of Miss Stephanie Ryznar. Those composing this group were as follows: Sopranos, Jean Purdy, Helen Butler, Peggy Simons, Dorothy Pugsley; Altos, Lois Martindell, Bobbie Kokx, Bernice Simon, Wanda Berger; Bass, Arvid Wheeler, Paul Wheeler, and John Quay; Tenors, Charles North, Carl Doering and Ward Nelson. The organization, whose purpose it was to further the musical education of the young men and women in the school, met for rehearsals twice a week, on Tuesdays and 'I hursdays, and thus prepared themselves to take part in a concert. The mixed chorus has progressed very rapidly this year and hopes to continue its success in succeeding years- Bobbie Kokx MR. JOHN SCHESTAG IN STRI' M ENTAI. M U8IC Cooperaville High School Western State Teachers College National Music Camp. Interlochen Successfully passed the State Exam on instrumental Music Holds State Certificate to teach Instrumental music “You should yet some practice on your scales and arpcyyios” TRIO The newly organized Girls' Trio, composed of Jean Purdy, Lois Martindell, and Bobby Kokx, has sung at various community organizations, assembly programs, and school concerts during the past year. A few of the places where they sang were the Rotary Club, the Father and Son Banquet, several auxiliary meetings, and at the Catholic Ladies Association. The trio took an active part in the All-School Carnival and also played an important role in the glee club concerts. 1 he girls sting popular arrangements as well as classical. Among their favorite selections were “Nightfall in Granada,” “Mood Indigo,” “Drummer Boy,” “The World is Waiting for the Sunrise,” “Lover Come Back to Me,’ and “Softly as in the Morning Sunrise.” This year, under the direction of Miss Stephanie Ryznar, the trio has proved itself very successful. Bobbie Kokx 0 payc sixteen

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GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Front Row: Martha Ann Hawley. Donivenc Norton. Lorraine Verichueren. Rosemary Malburg. Barbara Lathrop. Kathleen Roche. Dorothy Pugsley. Anita Shogren. lean Purdy. Helen Butler. Barbara Fuller, loan Braudel, I-elia Sargent. |une McMillan Sf.oono Row: Miss Ry7r.11. director. Wanda Berger. Betty Jane Doty. Kathryn Taylor. Marian B.i lay. Theda Cummins. Geraldine King. Vinetta Quay. Hula Hcydenbcrk. F.lnora Rruckman. Ruth lean Moore. Corinne Makin. Leonora Decker. |uli.i Verschuercn. leanette Peacock Back Row: Rose Greiner. Nina May. Ruth Greiner. Emma Varenhorst. Bernice Simon, Jeanne Northrop. Valora Pidcr. Joyce Metis. Phyllis Shiglcy. Bobbie Kokx. Mona Mack. Lois Martindell. Alice Simon. Marian Taylor. Lucille Skinner. Bernadette Ziegler The Girls Glee Club was organized at the beginning of the year under the direction of Miss Stephanie Ryznar. At that time there were 45 members, but only 43 completed the course. A lot has been accomplished and we hope Miss Ryznar has enjoyed working with the group, as she is new here. The officers were chosen as follows: Dorothy Pugsley, President; Helen Butler, Secretary; Lucille Skinner, Librarian; Rosemary Malburg, Assistant Librarian; Jean Purdy, Pianist. Several activities were participated in during the year, among which was a concert given on March 5. The Sunbonnet Gii 1, the annual operetta, was given on April 25 in combination with the Boys Chorus. The two choruses participated in the West Shore Music Festival at Muskegon in May. This very successful year was concluded at Commencement Exercises, where the Glee Club presented several selections. The purpose of the Glee Club is to give vocal training to all students who are interested and eligible for membership. This also helps the student to have a better appreciation of music and adds to the culture of the community. Many of the members and alumni are now singing with local church choirs. page eighteen